Vocab (Flashcardizz): Forces & Motion (2.2)

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The SI unit for force is the ___

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Newton

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Terminal velocity is defined as:

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maximum velocity a falling object will reach when the force of gravity and air resistance become balanced.

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What is air resistance?

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The forces that are in opposition to the motion of an object as it passes through the air.

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The amount of matter in an object is called its ___

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mass

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The increase in an object’s speed is called ___

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acceleration

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What does friction do?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as weight = mass × gravity.

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What is gravitational force?

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The attractive force between two masses.